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Jaguar 4.2 xj6 vs Jaguar S-type: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Jaguar 4.2 xj6
75%
MOT pass rate · 7,357 vehicles
Jaguar S-type
75%
MOT pass rate · 61,983 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar 4.2 xj6 (75%) and Jaguar S-type (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Jaguar 4.2 xj6 Jaguar S-type
MOT pass rate 75% 75%
MOT failure rate 25% 25%
Faults & advisories per test 0.0 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 1%
Average mileage 21,172 mi 114,746 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 7,357 61,983

Most common faults

Jaguar 4.2 xj6

No fault breakdown available.

Jaguar S-type

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  6. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Jaguar 4.2 xj6 (75%) and Jaguar S-type (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Jaguar 4.2 xj6 report Full Jaguar S-type report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.